Chester County added more than 26,000 residents between 2020 and 2024, the largest numeric increase of any county in Pennsylvania during that period.
A strong economy, recognized school districts, walkable downtowns, and preserved countryside did the work by drawing families, professionals, and retirees who were looking for something and found it here.
The growth has brought rewards and costs, and residents are navigating both.
Foundation for Careers
Chester County is home to leading employers in healthcare, life sciences, technology, financial services, manufacturing, and agriculture…